Criminal Defense: Felonies

A felony offense in the State of Ohio is any crime that can result in imprisonment of one year or more, though Ohio does classify some crimes carrying less than one year in prison as felony offenses.

If you are charged with a felony offense, contact Attorney Jeffrey G. Edleman in Amherst, Ohio. We handle felony cases in Lorain County Common Pleas Court and in some other adjoining counties as well.

There are six levels of felony offenses, SpecF to F5. SpecF (Special Felonies) are the most serious and include Aggravated Murder and Murder. Additionally, there are provisions under Ohio law that allow for the state to “enhance” penalties under certain circumstances. Significant fines and court costs, and in some cases restitution to a victim, can be ordered by the Court. Under certain circumstances the state can seize and forfeit your property. Ohio is also a death penalty state.

In order to find you guilty of a felony offense in Ohio the state must prove each and every element of the offense with which you are charged beyond a reasonable doubt. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty. And you have the right to have experienced counsel represent you.